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Current traffic around Hengistbury Head

The following traffic incidents and congestion for Hengistbury Head have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:

VEHICLE OBSTRUCTION

Location: The A31 eastbound between the junctions with the A338 North and the M27 .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Abandoned vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 08:15 and 08:30 on 16 Jun 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.22 miles from Hengistbury Head.

CONGESTION

Location: The A31 eastbound between the junctions with the A338 North and the M27 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 9.47 miles from Hengistbury Head.

There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A31 westbound between the junctions with the A338 South and the A347 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 16 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.68 miles from Hengistbury Head.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A31 eastbound between the junctions with the A347 and the A338 South.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 16 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.66 miles from Hengistbury Head.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A31 westbound between the junctions with the A347 and the A349 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:30 from 16 Sep 2026 to 19 Sep 2026.
Nearest town: 10 miles from Hengistbury Head.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A31 eastbound between the junctions with the A349 and the A347 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:30 from 20 Sep 2026 to 26 Sep 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:30 from 27 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.01 miles from Hengistbury Head.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A31 westbound between the junctions with the A347 and the A349 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:30 from 20 Sep 2026 to 26 Sep 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:30 from 27 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.62 miles from Hengistbury Head.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A31 westbound between the A347 and the junction with the A349 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:30 from 5 Sep 2026 to 7 Sep 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:30 from 14 Sep 2026 to 16 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.73 miles from Hengistbury Head.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A31 eastbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 5 Sep 2026 to 7 Sep 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 14 Sep 2026 to 16 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.47 miles from Hengistbury Head.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A31 westbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:30 from 5 Sep 2026 to 7 Sep 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:30 from 14 Sep 2026 to 16 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.2 miles from Hengistbury Head.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A31 eastbound between the A349 and the junction with the A347 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 5 Sep 2026 to 7 Sep 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 14 Sep 2026 to 16 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10 miles from Hengistbury Head.

ROAD WORKS

Location: The A31 eastbound between the junctions with the A349 and the A347 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:30 from 16 Sep 2026 to 19 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10 miles from Hengistbury Head.

ROAD WORKS

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Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A338 North and the M27 .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Abandoned vehicle.

Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:15 and 08:30 on 16 June 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.22 miles from Hengistbury Head.

50.86--1.71

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A338 North and the M27 .

Due to: Congestion.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 16 June 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 9.47 miles from Hengistbury Head.

50.85--1.73

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A338 South and the A347 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 June 2026 to 06:00 on 17 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.68 miles from Hengistbury Head.

50.82--1.85

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A347 and the A338 South.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 June 2026 to 06:00 on 17 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.66 miles from Hengistbury Head.

50.82--1.85

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A347 and the A349 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:30 from 16 September 2026 to 19 September 2026.
Nearest town: 10 miles from Hengistbury Head.

50.82--1.91

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A349 and the A347 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:30 from 20 September 2026 to 26 September 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:30 from 27 September 2026 to 3 October 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.01 miles from Hengistbury Head.

50.82--1.91

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A347 and the A349 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:30 from 20 September 2026 to 26 September 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:30 from 27 September 2026 to 3 October 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.62 miles from Hengistbury Head.

50.82--1.89

Location: westbound between the A347 and the junction with the A349 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:30 from 5 September 2026 to 7 September 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:30 from 14 September 2026 to 16 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.73 miles from Hengistbury Head.

50.81--1.87

Location: eastbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 5 September 2026 to 7 September 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 14 September 2026 to 16 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.47 miles from Hengistbury Head.

50.82--1.89

Location: westbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:30 from 5 September 2026 to 7 September 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:30 from 14 September 2026 to 16 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.2 miles from Hengistbury Head.

50.82--1.88

50.82--1.89

Location: eastbound between the A349 and the junction with the A347 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 5 September 2026 to 7 September 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 14 September 2026 to 16 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10 miles from Hengistbury Head.

50.82--1.91

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A349 and the A347 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:30 from 16 September 2026 to 19 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10 miles from Hengistbury Head.

50.82--1.91

50.81--1.89

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